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Nissan Qashqai vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (205 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (29,600 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Nissan Qashqai or Lotus Eletre?

Nissan Qashqai vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Qashqai

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Nissan Qashqai is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,100 £.

Eletre

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 713 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Nissan Qashqai takes 7.6 s. That’s about 4.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers substantially more torque with 985 Nm compared to 330 Nm. That’s about 655 Nm more.

Qashqai

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is considerably lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 1,145 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers visibly more boot space – 688 L compared to 504 L. That’s a difference of about 184 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries very slightly more – 516 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
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Nissan Qashqai

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Reviews Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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karol
3 Jun 2026, 20:17:58

Great car — it has everything you need. Others are still learning, e.g. folding mirrors, a double trunk, and it's well soundproofed.

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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
98 - 152 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
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Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
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Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
446 - 516 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Nissan
Brand
Lotus
What drive types are available for the Nissan Qashqai?

The Nissan Qashqai is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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